NOV

Evocative illustrations by Atelier Olschinsky.

Pixel City II by Atelier Olschinsky.

Look closely into these interesting illustrations and their architectural qualities begin to emerge. Sections, plans, details, landscapes and entire cities even. They were created by Atelier Olschinsky, a small Viennese based graphic design practice that works in photography, art direction and illustration. Read more

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OCT

Blossom gate by Studio Preteck, Xiangyiang.

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Images: Preteck.

Gateways have significance as thresholds from one physical place to another. But the physical gateway can also mark the transition between states of mind.

The Chinese tradition of calligraphy is about harmony between man and nature, or expressed differently, balance between man and nature. It therefore seems appropriate that this gateway proposed by Viennese practice Studio Preteck takes calligraphic letters and flowers as the inspiration for the design of the gateway to China’s largest botanical garden in Xiangyiang. Read more

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